Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Highlights of Draft Mining Bill-VRK100-05Oct2011

Highlights of the Draft Mining Bill:

Ø      As per the proposed draft Mining Bill, coal companies will have to share 26 per cent of their net profits with the project-affected people
Ø      Mining companies of iron ore and other minerals have to set aside an amount equal to the royalty paid to the states
Ø      An amount of Rs 10,000 crore may accrue annually from the above
Ø      This money will be spent for the welfare of tribal people in project areas 
Ø      The proposed bill has adversely impacted the share prices of mining companies, like, Coal India, Sesa Goa, NMDC, etc.

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